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- [ahr-kee-op-tuh-riks]
- /ˌɑr kiˈɒp tə rɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-kee-op-tuh-riks]
- /ˌɑr kiˈɒp tə rɪks/
Definitions of archaeopteryx word
- noun archaeopteryx any of several extinct primitive birds constituting the genus Archaeopteryx, esp A. lithographica, which occurred in Jurassic times and had teeth, a long tail, well-developed wings, and a body covering of feathers 3
- noun archaeopteryx a reptilian bird (genus Archaeopteryx) of the Jurassic Period, that had teeth and feathers, a lizardlike tail, and well-developed wings 3
- noun archaeopteryx a reptilelike fossil bird of the genus Archaeopteryx, from the late Jurassic Period, having teeth and a long, feathered, vertebrate tail. 1
- noun archaeopteryx The oldest known fossil bird, of the late Jurassic period. It had feathers, wings, and hollow bones like a bird, but teeth, a bony tail, and legs like a small coelurosaur dinosaur. 1
- noun archaeopteryx Alternative spelling of archæopteryx. 0
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Origin of archaeopteryx
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < New Latin < Greek archaio- archaeo- + ptéryx wing
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Parts of speech for Archaeopteryx
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archaeopteryx popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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